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Derwin James is the heart of the Chargers—on the field and in the locker room—and GM Joe Hortiz is adamant they’ll keep him, calling him a rare leader whose impact rivals Justin Herbert’s. With his $76.5M contract entering its final year and counting $24M against the cap next season, the team is pushing to restructure his deal to extend his stay, preserve their defensive identity, and manage payroll. At 30, James is still elite, and Hortiz says he’s one of the best players he’s ever seen—both talent-wise and character-wise. This isn’t just a contract—it’s about locking in the soul of the team.

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